Asylee in the United States

Asylee and Refugees

A definition of Asylee, in the context of refugee resettlement and non-emergency repatriation, may be provided here: An alien in the United States or at a port of entry who is found to be unable or unwilling to return to his or her country of nationality, or to seek the protection of that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution. Persecution or the fear thereof must be based on the alien’s race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. For persons with no nationality, the country of nationality is considered to be the country in which the alien last habitually resided. Asylees are eligible to apply to adjust to Lawful Permanent Resident status after residing one year in the U.S.

Concept of Asylee

In relation to immigration and citizenship, Asylee is defined as: A foreign national in the U.S. or at a port of entry who is found to be unable or unwilling to return to his or her country of nationality, or to seek the protection of that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution. Such persecution or fear must be based on religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.

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See Also

• Refugee Resettlement
• Non-Emergency Repatriation